Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Barcoo (S), accounting for 37.5% (98 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (50.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 21 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Barcoo (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Barcoo (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barcoo (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
15
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
15
5.7%
-9.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
19
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
19
7.3%
+2.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
75
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
75
28.7%
+0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
17
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
17
6.5%
-3.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
98
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
98
37.5%
+3.4pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
0
0.0%
-1.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
37
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
37
14.2%
+7.6pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-20
-9.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+9
+2.9pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+12
+0.8pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-6
-3.7pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+21
+3.4pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-1.3pp
Not Stated
+22
+7.6pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Barcoo (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 15 | 5.7% | 4.3% | 35 | 15.5% | 5.5% | -20 | -9.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 19 | 7.3% | 4.5% | 10 | 4.4% | 4.9% | +9 | +2.9pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 75 | 28.7% | 23.9% | 63 | 27.9% | 25.3% | +12 | +0.8pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 17 | 6.5% | 7.4% | 23 | 10.2% | 7.6% | -6 | -3.7pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 98 | 37.5% | 50.7% | 77 | 34.1% | 46.0% | +21 | +3.4pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3 | 1.3% | 0.4% | -3 | -1.3pp |
| Not Stated | 37 | 14.2% | 8.8% | 15 | 6.6% | 10.4% | +22 | +7.6pp |
| Total | 261 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35 | 0.0pp |